: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged
sustained winds
providing sustained support
sustained applause
sustained flight
They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.—
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Marcy ScottThis degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.—Tracy A. Turner
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Flexible funding is the best way to support a rapid, sustained and equitable humanitarian response in Syria.
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The Fed focuses on such sustained price changes because they’re affected by consumer demand, which the central bank can control with interest rates.
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So are the potential spoils of becoming the coach to unlock a door to sustained success for an organization that hasn’t enjoyed it since the late 1980s.
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The closures add to a growing trend of high-profile chefs struggling to achieve sustained success in the Austin dining scene.
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Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Capitalize on high interest rates: Best current CD rates
The Fed focuses on such sustained price changes because they’re affected by consumer demand, which the central bank can control with interest rates.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
So are the potential spoils of becoming the coach to unlock a door to sustained success for an organization that hasn’t enjoyed it since the late 1980s.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
The closures add to a growing trend of high-profile chefs struggling to achieve sustained success in the Austin dining scene.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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